macOS 27 Golden Gate makes it clear when apps are sneakily running in background
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Google Gemini for macOS has been criticized for running background processes even after the app is quit, which Apple addresses in macOS 27 Golden Gate.
- The new macOS version visually indicates background app activity by changing the Dock icon indicator from a black dot to a lighter gray dot and provides a tooltip stating the app is running in the background.
- Users can now right-click the app icon and select "Stop Running in Background" to terminate background processes directly from the Dock.
- System Settings includes a new section under General > Login Items & Extensions called Background App Activity, allowing users to view and toggle background permissions for apps.
- macOS 27 Golden Gate is currently in developer beta, with a public beta expected in July and an official release planned for this fall.